THERE has been a significant increase in the number of blackmail and extortion offences recorded in the Donegal Garda Division, according to the lastest crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Incidents of blackmail and extortion jumped by 266 per cent with just four cases between January and September 2022 compared to 33 incidents over […]
Demand for hot yoga sees couple expand business in Letterkenny
by Matthew Foley When you think of yoga, it is easy to imagine having to do impossible stretches in uncomfortable clothing and being in a room full of candles and incense, but couple Melissa and Scott Devenney are determined to show the people of Donegal and beyond what amazing health benefits yoga can have. Melissa […]
‘An absolute disgrace’ – Tar dumped at local beauty spot
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal councillor has slammed those responsible for dumping tar on the side of the road at one of the county’s most scenic locations. The tar was dumped in the days before Christmas on the road close to Dunlewey at the foot of Errigal Mountain. Advertisement Cllr. Micheál Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig […]
Twenty per cent increase in student numbers at ATU
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has seen a twenty per cent increase in student numbers across their portfolio of part-time, online, flexible, and professional development programmes. Dr Billy Bennett, VP for Academic Affairs and Registrar said the ATU has also seen a 15 per cent increase in applications to study at the university. “ATU is now one […]
Brian hits the road on Drive of Ireland fundraiser
By Diarmaid Doherty AFTER weeks of preparation, plotting and planning, Brian McDaid and his trusty ‘Betsy’ have hit the road. This morning the Letterkenny man left his home at Old Glencar Road to start off on a journey that, as he says himself, will be as much about enjoying the moment, as remembering times past. […]
Mixed Relay a viable option for Boyce in Paris bid
BY RYAN FERRY BRENDAN Boyce says the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay is a viable option as he tries to make it to his fourth Olympics in Paris next summer. Boyce has been one of the top athletes in Ireland over the last 12 years, and competed in the 50km Race Walk at the London, […]
Five minutes with Mark McDevitt of Naomh Conaill
Name: Mark McDevitt Age: 18 Occupation: Greenkeeper Advertisement Team: Naomh Conaill If you were throwing a party and you could invite anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would you ask around? Alan from The Hangover Where do you like to go out to celebrate after a big victory? Leo’s or Roddy’s. What’s the […]
‘They are expecting us to be winning championships’ – Breathnach
BY RYAN FERRY GAOTH Dobhair’s Aidan Breathnach says that the Under 21 ‘A’ Championship was the perfect tonic for his team after their disappointing showing in the Senior Final in October. Breathnach and his teammates were underdogs heading into the SFC decider against a seasoned Naomh Conaill side, and while there was no shame in […]
Gaoth Dobhair windfarm operator presents cheques to community
At a presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore at the weekend the Gaoth Dobhair based windmills Gineadoirí Gaoithe Teoranta presented cheques totalling €34,500 to local voluntary groups, schools and football groups. They presented €5,000 to Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore while a further €5,000 was presented to the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. The Donegal […]
Ardal O’Hanlon visits islands off Donegal in new Irish language show
ACTOR and comedian Ardal O’Hanlon will take a journey around the islands off the Donegal coast as part of a new series he is presenting for TG4. During the series ‘Inis na nIontas’ Ardal sets out to visit the country’s islands, unearthing their history, observing the wildlife and meeting the islanders trying to live sustainably […]